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Health Officials on Alert as Measles Cases Surge in the Americas
Saint Lucia health authorities heighten surveillance and public awareness amid rising measles cases across the Americas.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs in Saint Lucia has raised its vigilance level as measles cases surge across the Region of the Americas. Saint Lucia has not reported a measles case in decades, but declining immunisation rates in several countries increase the risk of importation and local transmission. The Ministry is urging the public to ensure measles‑mumps‑rubella (MMR) vaccination is up to date, especially for children and travellers, and to report suspected measles symptoms promptly. Enhanced surveillance and rapid response protocols are in place at health facilities to detect and contain any probable case quickly.
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- Saint Lucia
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 03:51 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 03:51 UTC
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- https://stluciatimes.com
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